Chopin Theatre
1543 W Division St
773.278.1500
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Dennis Watkins and Kevin Stangler in Death and Harry Houdini. Photo: Michael Brosilow
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- When
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Jan 21 – Apr 15
Thursdays–Saturdays (8pm)
Sundays (7pm)
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- Price
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$25
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“A ringmaster takes the stage and promises magic, mystery, and death. Director/playwright Nathan Allen, along with his talented cast and production team, deliver all elements times ten. Don't blink as magic tricks fly ad libitum and ad infinitum: a man is cut in half, a goldfish spontaneously generates, and a bullet levitates. Dennis Watkins is brilliant as Harry Houdini, an artist shackled by his art, driven by childhood pathos to conquer the ever-present Death. Tapdancing into Houdini's heart is Bess (Carolyn Defrin in a standout comedic performance), who becomes the magician's lovely assistant and wife upon the splendid cue of a mandolin. From Watkin's grand entrance to a nail-biting finale in the infamous Water Torture Cell, House Theatre's Houdini quickly hooks you and doesn't let you escape a moment of their extraordinary magic.”
Stefanie Gayle McCormack, Flavorpill
